2009-2010 Season

Game 5: Michigan vs. Alabama Open Thread

Basics

Who: Michigan (3-1) vs. Alabama (3-2)
Where
: Milk House, Orlando, FL
When: Sunday, November 29th, 5 PM EST
TV
: ESPNU
Radio: MGoBlue, WTKA (AM 1050)
Old Spice: Bracket, Preview

alabama

No real preview because I’m traveling and haven’t caught any of the Alabama games.

Michigan needs a win over the Crimson Tide to escape Orlando with an acceptable 2-1 record. Alabama picked up a pretty nice win over Baylor but they are still far from a complete team. Anthony Grant has been on the job for only a couple months and his program is very much in a transitional state.

I haven’t seen them play this year, but from what I understand, Alabama is a similar team to Creighton and Marquette in terms of style of play but they lack Marquette’s skill and Creighton’s experience and discipline.

Michigan has to worry about the inside outside duo of  JaMychal Green and Mikhail Torrance. Green is the man inside, averaging 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks. Torrance is the outside threat, shooting 40% from three point range and averaging 16.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game.

A way too early look at the Tide’s statistical profile shows that they have been able to score the ball extremely efficiently but haven’t been able to stop anyone. On offense they hold onto the ball, get to the line, and crash the glass. But on defense they have had loads of trouble defending the three point shot (38.6%) and have allowed opponents to rebound 40% of their misses.

This is a game that Michigan simply has to have. Predictions and in game discussion belongs below in the comments.

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